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BE - SEMESTER–V (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2021
Subject Code:3151309 Date:17/12/2021
Subject Name:Fundamentals of Air Pollution
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.

MARKS

Q.1 (a) Define Following terms: 03

1. Soot
2. Water Vapour
3. Aerosol
(b) Discuss the effects of PM on human beings. 04
(c) Briefly Explain the Iso-kinetic condition with neat sketch. 07

Q.2 (a) Differentiate between Lofting and Fumigation. 03

(b) Describe the concept of the parcel air. 04
(c) Write a short note on Wind velocity profile with neat sketch. 07
OR
(c) Classify the plume behavior along with temperature and wind profile diagram. 07

Q.3 (a) Distinguish between sound and noise with the help of an example. 03
(b) List out the various methods of Odour control. 04
(c) Find out the noise levels in decibels, if the sound pressure level measured in 07
N/m2 was:
1. 2 x 10^-4
2. 6 x 10^-3
3. 8 x 10^-2
OR
Q.3 (a) Enlist the sources of odours. 03
(b) Define and explain the following terms with units if expressions: 04
1. Sound pressure Level
2. Wave length
3. Time Period
4. Frequency
(c) “Odour is undoubtedly the most complex of all the air pollution problems.” Do 07
you agree with this statement? Give reasons.
Q.4 (a) How to collect representative sample from a stack? 03
(b) List Out various aspects of sampling to be considered while developing a 04
sampling programme.
(c) Write a short note on HVS with diagram. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Draw a Chart of National Ambient Air Quality Programme. 03
(b) What is Turbulence? How is it formed in the stack? 04
(c) Define Traverse Point. Enlist the steps for particulate matter sampling from the 07
point source.

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Q.5 (a) Define Fuel. Explain its importance for combustion process. 03
(b) The Concentration of CO in cigarette smoke reaches 400 ppm. For this 04
particular value determine the percent by volume and concentration in mg/m3
at 250C and 1 atm.
(c) Explain the effects of photochemical smog on human beings, plants and 07
materials.
OR
Q.5 (a) Explain the term “oxidants”. How are they measured? 03
(b) Enlist factors affecting photochemical reaction. 04
(c) Write a Short note on Gaussian Dispersion Model. 07

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BE - SEMESTER–V (NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2021
Subject Code:3151309 Date:13/09/2021
Subject Name:Fundamentals of Air Pollution
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.

MARKS
Q.1 (a) Define Air pollution, Air pollutant and also classify the Air pollutant 03
according to their origin.
(b) Give the classification of air pollutants according to state of matter with 04
appropriate examples.
(c) Explain the effects of Carbon Monoxide (CO) on human health in 07
detailed.

Q.2 (a) Enlist the different types of fuels used in vehicles also enlist the air 03
pollutants emitted by each type of fuel.
(b) A sample of air analyzed at 0° C and 1 atm pressure is reported to 04
contain 9ppm of CO. Determine the equivalent CO concentration in
micrograms per cubic meter and milligram per cubic meter.
(c) Write a detailed note on “Procedure for stack gases Sampling.” 07
OR
(c) State the use of High volume sampler and also explain its working. 07

Q.3 (a) Give the difference between the sampling procedure for stack gases and 03
ambient air.
(b) Enlist the meteorological factors influencing the air pollution and 04
explain any one in brief.
(c) Define a wind rose. With example explain the importance of wind roses 07
in air pollution studies.
OR
Q.3 (a) Define the following terms: (i) Sea Breeze (ii) anticyclone (iii) Lapse 03
rate
(b) Write a note on “maximum mixing depth (MMD)” 04
(c) Draw a diagram for following plume phenomena and discuss each 07
diagram in relation to dry adiabatic lapse rate (i) Looping (ii) coning (iii)
Fumigating

Q.4 (a) Give the difference between Dry adiabatic and wet adiabatic lapse rate. 03
(b) Define inversion. Give at least three differences between radiation 04
inversion and subsidence inversion.
(c) Explain odor masking in detail. 07

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Q.4 (a) Differentiate between sound and noise. 03
(b) State eight characteristics of odor. 04
(c) Enlist the methods to eliminate the odors and explain any three methods 07
in brief.
Q.5 (a) Define the following terms: (i) Bel (ii) Sound pressure (iii) Sound 03
(b) Explain the effects of Noise on Human health. 04
(c) Explain the methods used for the control of Noise pollution. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Write a brief note on Gaussian dispersion model. 03
(b) Enlist the effects of Photochemical smog. 04
(c) Explain the Role of oxides of nitrogen in photo oxidation. 07

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BE- SEMESTER–V (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2020
Subject Code:3151309 Date:29/01/2021
Subject Name:Fundamentals of Air Pollution
Time:10:30 AM TO 12:30 PM Total Marks: 56
Instructions:
1. Attempt any FOUR questions out of EIGHT questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
MARKS

Q.1 (a) Enlist the effect of SO2 on vegetation and buildings. 03

(b) Define Air Pollutants. Explain the classification of Air Pollutants. 04
(c) Discuss the Effects of Carbon Monoxide on Plants, Vegetation and 07
Human health.

Q.2 (a) Differentiate between subsidence and radiation inversion. 03

(b) Write a Short note on Heat Island Effect. 04
(c) What is Isokinetic Sampling? Discuss in detail. 07
Q.3 (a) Explain about representative sample? 03
(b) Enlist the stability condition of atmosphere and explain stable atmosphere 04
with diagram.
(c) Explain Wind rose diagram and enlist its application. 07

Q.4 (a) Differentiate between Super adiabatic and sub adiabatic condition. 03
(b) Derive the relationship between ppm and μg/m3. 04
(c) Explain the Eddy diffusion model. 07
Q.5 (a) Define the following terms (i) soot (ii)fog (iii) smoke 03
(b) Explain the Gaussian dispersion model. 04
(c) With the help of a neat sketch explain stack sampling. 07

Q.6 (a) Discuss MMD in detail. 03

(b) Which pollutants are measures from the stack? Enlist those pollutants 04
with its permissible limits.
(c) Write Short Note on High Volume Air Sampler. 07
Q.7 (a) Explain Photo chemical smog in brief. 03
(b) Define odor. Explain the characteristics of odor. 04
(c) Enlist odor control techniques and explain any one. 07

Q.8 (a) Write down the effects of Noise on human. 03

(b) Briefly explain the characteristics of Noise. 04
(c) Explain role of oxides of nitrogen in photo oxidation. 07

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BE - SEMESTER– VI (New) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2019
Subject Code: 2161302 Date: 04/12/2019
Subject Name: Fundamentals of Air Pollution
Time: 02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full markss.

MARKS
Q.1 (a) Classify air pollutants into different categories and indicate their sources. 03
(b) What are the important factors which contribute to air pollution? 04
(c) Explain the effects of NOx on Environment. 07

Q.2 (a) Define : 03

1. Traverse points 2. Isokinetic condition 3. Representative sample.
(b) Differentiate between stack standards and ambient standards. 04
(c) Explain the guidelines for sampling and analysis of SO2 in ambient air with 07
the help of flow chart.
OR
(c) Explain the procedure of the particulate matter sampling from stack with 07
diagram.
Q.3 (a) Differentiate between fumigation and lofting. 03
(b) Write a short note on MMD. 04
(c) Derive the equation of DALR ( -dT/dz) = 9.8 ° C. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Differentiate between Super adiabatic and sub adiabatic condition. 03
(b) Write a short note on Wind velocity profile. 04
(c) Enlist the factors affecting the dispersion of pollutants in the atmosphere? 07
Note down the advantages and disadvantages of Gaussian Model.
Q.4 (a) Define following terms: 03
1. Convective Turbulence 2. Downwind 3. Dispersion
(b) Briefly explain applications of windrose diagram. 04
(c) Find out the flow of flue gas and particulate matter concentration in 07
mg/Nm3. Type of fuel is lignite (Mata no madh), fuel consumption is 5
T/day. Assume suitable data.
OR
Q.4 (a) Define following terms: 03
1. Mechanical Turbulence 2. Sea breeze 3. Trapping
(b) Differentiate between Subsidence and Radiation inversion. 04
(c) The result of stack monitoring report for the thermal power plant are as 07
shown below:

Stack No. SO2 Concentration NO2 Concentration

1 200 2
2 400 1.5
3 600 1.2
4 700 3.5
Stack limit 100 ppm 50 ppm

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 Determine whether an emission exceeds the limits specified by pollution
control authority. If yes by how much percent?
Q.5 (a) Express 30µg/m3 and 1.5 µg/m3 of SO2 in ppm. 03
(b) How to reduce the odor from the point sources? Explain any one method in 04
detail.
(c) Write a short note on characteristics of sound. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) A diesel vehicle emits 4% carbon monoxide by volume. Determine its 03
concentration in g/m3 at 250C and 1 atmosphere pressure.
(b) What is decibel? Explain in detail. Why it is used? 04
(c) Define odour and explain sources of odour. 07

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BE - SEMESTER–VI (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2018
Subject Code:2161302 Date:16/11/2018
Subject Name:Fundamentals of Air Pollution
Time: 02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
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BE – SEMESTER – VI (NEW).EXAMINATION – WINTER 2016

Subject Code: 2161302 Date: 22/10/2016

Subject Name: Fundamentals of Air Pollution
Time: 10:30 AM to 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) Explain in detail sources & types of air pollutants 07

(b) Write a short note: Wind rose 07
Q.2 (a) Explain the aesthetic, climatic, and related effects of Air Pollution 07
(b) Explain the available measurement methods for ambient air quality parameters 07
OR
(b) Explain in detail isokinetic sampling. 07
Q.3 (a) Discuss lapse rate in detail 07
(b) Which factors you will consider for controlling industrial noise? 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Enlist the types of Inversion and explain any two in detail. 07
(b) Write a short note: Sources of Noise 07
Q.4 (a) Explain the term: Urban heat island effect 07
(b) Determine the effective height of a stack, if the stack is 203 m tall with 1.07 m 07
inside diameter. Wind velocity is 3.56 m/s. Air temperature is 13 °C.
Barometric pressure is 1000 millibars. Stack gas velocity is 9.14 m/s having
149 °C temperature.
OR
Q.4 (a) Write a short note: Dispersion models 07
(b) Write a short note: Maximum mixing depth 07
Q.5 (a) Explain in detail measurement units for air pollution. Explain the conversion 07
factors for the same.
(b) What is Odour? How it is measure? Explain the sources of odour. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Draw only the neat sketch of general characteristics of stack plumes. 07
(b) Enlist the methods of Odour control and explain any two in detail. 07

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BE - SEMESTER–VI(NEW) – EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2019
Subject Code:2161302 Date:10/05/2019
Subject Name:Fundamentals of Air Pollution
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) Enlist various sources of Air pollutants. 03

(b) Give classification of Air pollutants. 04
(c) Write a short note on National Ambient Air Quality Standards. 07

Q.2 (a) Enlist the types of Inversion. 03

(b) Enlist the primary and secondary parameters of Meteorology and explain any one 04
in detail.
(c) Describe the classification of dispersion of Plume behaviour. 07
OR
(c) Explain wind rose diagram with example, enlist its application. 07
Q.3 (a) Derive the relationship between ppm and μg/m3. 03
(b) Discuss lapse rate in detail. 04
(c) Explain the Eddy diffusion model. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Discuss MMD in detail. 03
(b) Explain the term: Urban heat island effect. 04
(c) Explain the Gaussian dispersion model. 07
Q.4 (a) Write short note on Temperature Inversion. 03
(b) Write down the factors affecting meteorological condition. 04
(c) Discuss the effects of Sulphur dioxide on human health, materials and vegetation. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) What is Isokinectic sampling discuss in Detail? 03
(b) Write Short Note on High Volume Air Sampler. 04
(c) Discuss the effects of Nitrogen oxides on human health, materials and vegetation. 07
Q.5 (a) What is Odour? How it is measured? 03
(b) Write a short note: Calculation of effective stack height. 04
(c) Enlist the methods of Odour control and explain any two in detail. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Write a short note: Sources of Noise. 03
(b) Which factors you will consider for controlling industrial noise? 04
(c) What are the effects of noise on people, Discuss in detail. 07

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BE - SEMESTER–VI (NEW) - EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2018
Subject Code:2161302 Date:28/04/2018
Subject Name:Fundamentals of Air Pollution
Time:10:30 AM to 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) Define Air Pollution 03

(b) Give classification of Air pollutants 04
(c) With the help of a neat sketch explain stack sampling 07

Q.2 (a) What do you mean by the term radiosonde measurement? 03

(b) Draw only a neat sketch of high volume sampler. 04
(c) Write a short note: Impact of particulates on the human respiratory system 07
OR
(c) Discuss the effects of sulfur oxides on human health, plants and materials 07
Q.3 (a) Define ventilation coefficient 03
(b) Name the five main characteristics for ambient air sampling systems 04
(c) Explain in detail atmospheric stability and mixing depth 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Discuss units of measurement of air pollution 03
(b) Discuss in brief physical properties of odorous substances 04
(c) Write a short note: Temperature inversions 07
Q.4 (a) Define Noise pollution 03
(b) What general systems are available for odor control? 04
(c) Discuss in detail urban heat island 07
OR
Q.4 (a) What do you mean by the term isokinetic sampling? 03
(b) Discuss the effect of noise on people 04
(c) Write a short note: Wind velocity profile 07
Q.5 (a) Define the following terms: Osmics, osmorphoric, olfaction 03
(b) Explain the techniques for control of noise. 04
(c) Discuss in detail: Dispersion models 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Name the popular dispersion models used for predicting the pollutant 03
concentration
(b) Write a short note: Wind rose diagram 04
(c) Calculate the effective height for the stack which is 203 m tall and having 07
1.07 m dia. The velocity and temperature of stack gas is 9.14 m/s and 149
°C. Take wind velocity as 3.56 m/s and air temperature is 13 °C. Barometric
pressure is 1000 millibars.
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BE - SEMESTER–VI (NEW) - EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2017
Subject Code: 2161302 Date: 27/04/2017
Subject Name: Fundamentals of Air Pollution
Time: 10:30 AM to 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 Short Questions 14

1 Define Air Pollution.
2 Define Aerosol.
3 What is Air fuel ratio?
4 What do you mean by Sound power level?
5 What is Mist?
6 Define Fog.
7 Define Noise.
8 What is Odour?
9 Define Climate.
10 Define Weather.
11 What is Odour detection threshold?
12 What do you mean by Turbulence?
13 What is Sound intensity?
14 What is Soot?

Q.2 (a) Enlist various sources of Odour. 03

(b) Give classification of Air pollutants. 04
(c) Describe the classification of dispersion of Plume behavior. 07
OR
(c) Write a short note on Heat island effect. 07
Q.3 (a) What do you mean by Lapse rate? 03
(b) What is MMD? 04
(c) Describe the effects of Sulfur dioxide on human health, vegetation & materials. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Enlist various sources of Air pollutants. 03
(b) Differentiate between ALR and ELR. 04
(c) Explain Wind rose diagram and enlist its application. 07
Q.4 (a) Enlist various sources of Noise pollution. 03
(b) Write down the factors affecting meteorological condition. 04
(c) Explain the Eddy diffusion model. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Enlist the types of Inversion. 03
(b) Write down the effects of Noise on human. 04
(c) Explain the Gaussian dispersion model. 07
Q.5 (a) What do you mean by Iso-kinetic condition? 03
(b) Give characterization of primary Odour. 04
(c) Write explanatory note on Stack sampling technique. 07
OR

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Q.5 (a) Enlist the methods of collecting gaseous samples from stack. 03
(b) Enlist odour control techniques and explain any one. 04
(c) Write a short note on Ambient air quality standards. 07

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BE - SEMESTER–VI (NEW) - EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2016
Subject Code:2161302 Date:06/05/2016
Subject Name: Fundamentals of Air Pollution
Time: 10:30 AM to 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
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BE – SEMESTER – VI (OLD).EXAMINATION – WINTER 2016

Subject Code: 161302 Date: 26/10/2016

Subject Name: Fundamentals of Air Pollution
Time: 02:30 AM to 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) Write a short note on Wind Rose Diagram with its Application. 07
(b) Define Inversion and explain the subsidence and radiation inversion. 07
Q.2 (a) Write a short note on Sources of Air Pollution 07
(b) What are effects of the particulate matter on Environment? 07
OR
Q.2 (b) Explain the effects of SOx on Environment. 07
Q.3 (a) Write a short note on Maximum Mixing Depth (MMD). 07
(b) Explain the stability condition of Atmosphere. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Write a short note on Lapse rate. 07
(b) Briefly explain the Heat Island Effect with neat sketch. 07
Q.4 (a) Define the Noise. Explain the characteristics of noise. 07
(b) What are the sources Odor? Enlist and explain the control techniques for the 07
same.
OR
Q.4 (a) What is isokinetic condition? Explain it in detail with neat sketch. 07
(b) Write a short note on High Volume Sampler. 07
Q.5 (a) Write a short note on Wind velocity Profile. 07
(b) Enlist the primary and secondary parameters of Meteorology and explain any 07
one in detail.
OR
Q.5 (a) Write a short note on National Ambient Air Quality Stanards. 07
(b) Derive the relationship between ppm and µg/m3. 07

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BE – SEMESTER – VI EXAMINATION – WINTER 2015

Subject Code:161302 Date:17/12/ 2015

Subject Name: Fundamentals of Air Pollution
Time:2:30pm to 5:00pm Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) What is lapse rate? Derive the lapse rate dt/dz = 10 C/100 m. 07
(b) Give the national ambient air quality standards & noise standards. 07
Q.2 (a) Classify the factors affecting meteorological conditions. 07
(b) With proper illustration describe heat island effect. 07
OR
(b) Write short note on MMD. 07
Q.3 (a) Define sound and noise. Also explain the sources and effects of noise. 07
(b) Which are the sources of odours? Discuss control measures. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) What is air pollution? Classify the generation points of air pollution. 07
(b) Explain primary and secondary air pollutants with examples. 07
Q.4 (a) Write down the effects of SO2, NOx and CO on human health. 07
(b) Describe the general characteristics of plume behaviour. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Write down the effects of SO2, NOx and CO on vegetation and buildings. 07
(b) Explain the following terms. 07
(i) Aerosol (ii) Smoke (iii) Water vapour (iv) Mist (v) Dust
(vi) Photochemical Smog (vii) soot
Q.5 (a) Explain wind rose diagram with its applications. 07
(b) Enlist five air pollution episodes and describe any two in brief. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Write short note on wind velocity profile. 07
(b) Explain the Gaussian dispersion model. 07

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BE - SEMESTER–VI • EXAMINATION – WINTER • 2014
Subject Code: 161302 Date: 28-11-2014
Subject Name: Fundamentals of Air Pollution
Time: 02:30 pm - 05:00 pm Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) Define Air Pollution and give classification of Air pollutants 07
(b) Explain in detail the sources of air pollutants 07
Q.2 (a) Write a short note: Wind rose diagram 07
(b) Explain the effects of hydrocarbons, oxides of nitrogen, photochemical 07
oxidants, asbestos and metals on materials and health
OR
(b) The exhaust gas from an automobile contains 1.5 percent by volume of carbon 07
monoxide. What is the concentration of CO in milligrams per cubic meter
(mg/m3) at 25 °C and 1 atm pressure?
Q.3 (a) Explain in detail: Solar radiation 07
(b) What is inversion? Explain in detail with the neat plots 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Derive an expression for the dry adiabatic lapse rate 07
(b) What do you mean by the term MMD? Explain in brief radiosonde 07
measurements
Q.4 (a) Give classification of plume behavior. Show their temperature, velocity profile 07
along with the plume shape.
(b) Write a short note: Calculation of effective stack height 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Explain the Gaussian Dispersion Model 07
(b) Explain in brief: Construction and Working of a High Volume Sampler 07
Q.5 (a) Explain physical properties of odorous substances 07
(b) Write a short note: Nature and Characteristics of Noise 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Explain odor control methods 07
(b) Explain the effects of noise pollution 07

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BE - SEMESTER– VI• EXAMINATION–SUMMER 2015

Subject code: 161302 Date:04/05/2015

Subject Name: Fundamentals of Air Pollution
Time: 10:30 am to 01:00 pm Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) Discuss the effects of Particulate matter on human and Vegetation. 07
(b) Discuss the effects of SO2 on human health. 07

Q.2 (a) Discuss the primary parameter which affects the air pollutants. 07
(b) Discuss the Secondary parameter which affects the air pollutants. 07
OR
(b) Discuss the effects of NOx on human health, Animals and vegetation. 07

Q.3 (a) Write a short note on Stability condition. 07

(b) Discuss Plume behavior with diagram. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Discuss MMD in detail. 07
(b) Write a short note on Heat Island Effect. 07

Q.4 (a) Temperature Decreases with increases the altitude. Justify your Answer. 07
(b) Why Isokinetic Sampling is important in Stack Monitoring? Justify with 07
example.
OR
Q.4 (a) Write a short note on Sources of Odor. 07
Q.4 (b) Enlist and Explain the control methods of Odor. 07

Q.5 (a) Write a short note wind rose diagram with application 07
(b) Define Temperature Inversion and explain it in brief. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) What are the Sources of Noise? Explain the effects of noise on People. 07
(b) Briefly explain the characteristics of Noise. 07
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BE - SEMESTER–VI • EXAMINATION – SUMMER • 2014

Subject Code: 161302 Date: 21-05-2014

Subject Name: Fundamentals of Air Pollution
Time: 10:30 am - 01:00 pm Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q-1 (a) Give the Classification of Air Pollutants and Sources of Air Pollution. 07
(b) Describe the History of Different Air Pollution Episodes Held till now. 07

Q-2 (a) Explain Wind Rose Diagram with Examples, Enlist its Application. 07
(b) What is MMD? Discuss in detail. 07
OR
(b) Write a short note on Stability Condition. 07

Q-3 (a) What is Laps Rate? Derive the Laps Rate. 07

(b) List the important Meteorological parameter that influencing Air Pollution & 07
Explain any one in Detail.
OR
Q-3 (a)Explain the General Characteristic of Plumes. 07
(b) Write a Short note on Heat Island Effect. 07

Q-4 (a) Write Down the Factors Affecting Meteorological Condition? 07

(b) Write Down the Effect of Sox, Nox, & CO on Human Health. 07
OR
Q-4 (a) Write a Short note on Temperature inversion. 07
(b) What is Isokinetic Sampling? Discuss in Detail. 07

Q-5 (a) Write a Short note on Noise Pollution & its Control. 07
(b) Write a Short note on High volume Sampler. 07
OR
Q-5 (a) What are the sources of Odour? Discuss control measures. 07
(b) Explain in brief PM, RSPM and SPM. 07

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BE - SEMESTER–VI • EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2013
Subject Code: 161302 Date: 27-05-2013
Subject Name: Fundamentals of Air Pollution
Time: 10.30 am - 01.00 pm Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) Define Air Pollution and explain the sources of Air Pollutants. 07
(b) Discuss the Effects of Particulate Matter on Human Health 07

Q.2 (a) Discuss the Effects of Sulfur Dioxide on Plants and Vegetation. 07
(b) Discuss Primary and secondary Meteorological Parameters which affects 07
the Air Pollution.
OR
(b) Derive the lapse rate dt/dz = 10C/100m 07

Q.3 (a) Describe the Stability Condition. 07

(b) Discuss Plume behavior with respect to the Stability Condition. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Write short note on Temperature Inversion. 07
(b) Write short note on Maximum Mixing Depth (MMD). 07

Q.4 (a) Write Short note on Heat island Effects. 07

(b) What is Isokinectic samplings discuss in Detail? 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Write a short note on Ambient Air Quality standards. 07
Q.4 (b) Write Short Note on High Volume Air Sampler 07

Q.5 (a) Discuss the Effects of Carbone Monoxide on Plants and Vegetation. 07
(b) Write down the applications of Wind Rose Diagram. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Discuss the Effects of Carbone Monoxide on Human Health. 07
(b) How to construct the Wind Rose Diagram? 07

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